Spiced Mango Blueberry Jam

I’ve never wanted to drink a glass of warm jam before. I mean, really. Just stick a straw in that mason jar and go to town. Jam is basically a smoothie, right? Kinda? Sorta? Every once in a while I make something that knocks me out. Something so tasty, that I just can’t help but […]

Glazed Pork Chops with Kohlrabi Pesto Veggie Saute

It’s been a long, long winter. The holidays are long past, nothing much to look forward to winter-wise. I dream of Spring and Summer. Although, living in North Texas, I suppose I don’t have much to complain about. We really get minimal snow and only have to deal with ice storms every once in a […]

Flourless Dark Chocolate Bourbon Cake with Balsamic Pomegranate Sauce

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, peeps. Valentine’s is a day of romance, embraces, nice dinners out. It’s also a day of expensive flowers, long waits at over-crowded bistros, and babysitters’ fees. I’m not trying to sound negative about the holiday, but my hubs and I are the stay-inside-and-celebrate type. I’ve yet to decide what I’m cooking […]

Black Eyed Peas ‘n Greens Stew

There are certain dishes that just scream “From the South”. Although I am not a native southerner, I have grown fond of greens; kale, collard, mustard – you name it! Winter time in Texas means an overabundance of greens in markets and co-op shares. When I first moved down from up north, I would have […]

Winter and Spring Tomato Terrine Salads

Local tomatoes from Green Grocer Quality Olive Oils and Vinegars from Texas Olive Ranch This week has been windy, grey, and freeeeezing here in Dallas. In line with the dreary weather, I’ve started a re-boot of sorts with my food intake. Less baked goods, more juices and veggies. My first day in, I was jonesing […]

Vegan Refried Beans

“Hey there, sexy bowl ‘o refried beans.” said no one ever. Lemme tell ya, taking pictures of a bowl full of refried beans is h-a-r-d. Unless they’re hidden inside a burrito or playing wingman to fluffy, red Mexican rice, nobody looks at them first. Let’s face it. Refried beans look downright homely. Even though smashed […]